Innovate Telford

Innovate Telford aims to help local businesses to drive growth through innovation.

It is Telford’s comprehensive innovation accelerator that will provide access to workshops, one to one support and the potential to competitively bid for grant support of up to £6,000 for 75% grant support.

Whether you’re a start-up or an established company, it can provide the resources and support you need.

> Foster an innovative culture.
> Protect IP
> Learn how to scale up and maximise the potential of their IP.
> Understand commercialisation and market access.
> Understand product development.
> Embrace digital transformation and explore technology applications.
> Make innovation pay with optimised business models.
> Explore a range of potential investment models.
> Discover how to navigate sustainable growth

The scheme is designed to help you explore the role innovation currently plays in your business and the opportunities available. It will help with the development of an innovation strategy.

Further, it is aimed at boosting your capacity and capability to innovate. The tailored support will help you to drive growth and competitiveness through innovation. A series of workshops covering essential topics such as ideation, market analysis, digital transformation, prototyping, funding, and building an innovative culture.

It prepares you to present your innovation project with confidence and clarity.

Access to an associated grant fund could then help you to progress innovation in your business.

The innovation support is delivered by our partner European Innovation. The associated grant scheme is managed through Invest Telford.

To begin your innovation journey and to find out more visit: Innovate Telford – Unlock the potential of your Telford business

Thrive Telford has been made possible thanks to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). For more information, visit the UKSPF prospectus here.

*The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. 
The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK by investing in communities, supporting local businesses and people and creating new skills.